- That big and blinding orange circle in the sky finally re-appeared this morning after taking the week off. It played peek-a-boo with the clouds most of the day, but I was happy to see it nonetheless.
- I took another hike this afternoon. This time the dog and I hiked the Al Foster trail (PDF) from the Glencoe trailhead. It's close enough to be easily accessible but far enough out that you feel unplugged from civilization--very quiet and serene, never crowded. Didn't make it all the way to Sherman Beach, though. Discovered a new asphalt feeder trail under construction. It branches off north from the main trail and heads through a quiet stretch of woods. The leaves on the trees were ablaze with fiery yellows and oranges. If there'd been any sun shining through it would have made for a spectacular light show. I checked it out for a while then headed back to the main trail. After I got home, I discovered that I was hiking on the Rock Hollow Trail--it's part of the larger Meramec Greenway, which itself is part of the Great Rivers Greenway District. I'll likely be back there soon.
(interesting fact about Rock Hollow - it's being built over an abandoned stretch of road once known as Lawler Ford, aka "Zombie Road." Some folks claim it's been the site of paranormal activity during particularly dark evenings. It's been the stuff of local legend for years.)
- Heard from the parents--they returned from their Maine vacation early this evening. My mom said they had a good week and had only one minor flight delay.
- Stuck on the Saturday night shift again....hate it when I have to cover two in a row, but that's the way the world goes 'round sometimes...sure hope I don't feel eyestrained tomorrow like I did last week.
- The falling leaves drift by my window....and remind me that I will soon be raking leaves every Saturday.
- Ol' Mizzou is getting schooled by Oklahoma State as I write this. They kept it close during the first half but the Cowboys look to be pulling away. Whither Furman and Illinois, Blaine Gabbert?
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